Chapter 41 - The Arrangement

                                    

                                          
You rolled over to face Jake once Josh had fallen asleep. Josh always fell asleep first, you could count on it. "So, where's your lady at anyways?" You asked Jake, giving him an evil smile as you traced his chest with your fingertip. He scoffed "Please don't ruin this moment." he said. You raised your eyebrows at him "What? I think it's a valid question." Jake sighed "I don't know where she is. She texted me freaking out and told me that she was leaving." You gave him a chastising look "And you just let her? Does she even have family or friends near here? I mean Jake, does she even have a car??" Jake just shrugged "I don't know, but she's a big girl. It's not like I could stop her from doing what she wants to do." He sounded so nonchalant about the whole thing, and it was honestly starting to bug you. "I think you're severely downplaying your role in this." You said as you stood up and wrapped a robe around yourself, tying it tight. You grabbed your phone and texted her "Hey are you okay? Where are you? Jake said you left?". Jake sat up in the bed and reached for his room temperature and probably flat beer on the night stand. "What are you doing?" He asked you. "I'm doing what you should be doing. I'm texting her to make sure she's okay." You shot at him. You aggressively grabbed the smokes off the side table and made your way outside. You lit the cigarette and took an inhale, letting the smoke fill your lungs as your stress began to dissipate. This poor girl deserved to know what you and the boys had done tonight, but you were starting to think that might do more damage than good. You took another drag of your cigarette as the balcony door slid open. You rolled your eyes, already annoyed at whatever it was that Jake was about to say. "Hey mama" Josh's voice soothed your ears. 
You closed your eyes and smiled "Hi baby." you said. You turned to face him and couldn't help but laugh out loud. His eyes were red and puffy and his hair was all over the place, he was so cute first thing after waking up. Josh slowly sunk into the chair next to you and placed his hand on your thigh. "Where'd Jake go?" he asked. You looked into the hotel room through the glass door "He's not in there??" You questioned, now feeling even more irritated with Jake. Josh yawned and shook his head. "Maybe he went to get food or alcohol or something." Josh said, seeming uninterested. "I honestly don't care where he is, he's free to do as he pleases." you said as you forcefully put your cigarette out. Josh giggled "Are you sure? Because it doesn't seem like you really believe that." You gave Josh a huge fake grin "Well if Jake can pretend, so can I." you spoke matter-of-factly. Josh stood up and reached his hand out to you "Come on, let's go inside." he encouraged you. You accepted, grabbing his hand and following him inside. "Can I make you a drink baby girl?" He asked you sweetly. You nodded "Only if you make it strong enough to kill a small elephant." Josh chuckled and began making you a drink. You felt your phone vibrate in your pocket and you swiftly took it out, assuming it would be Jake's girlfriend replying to you, but it wasn't, it was Ronnie. "Does Jake know about Danny and his girlfriend??" You nearly dropped your phone. "Here you are my lady" Josh said in his best British accent as he handed you your drink. You wasted no time trying to gulp it down, but you were expecting a vodka cran and the flavor threw you off. You looked down to see a salty dog. You hadn't even noticed what color the drink was when Josh had handed it to you or you would have clearly known it wasn't a vodka cran. "Sorry, too strong?" Josh asked, clearly reading your facial expression. "No" you said "it's just I wasn't expecting a salty dog. It's good." You gave him a reassuring smile. You didn't want Josh to see the text from Ronnie so you just replied as quickly as you could with "???" You were beginning to wonder if maybe Jake had found out about whatever it was that Ronnie was talking about, and maybe that's why he left. Maybe he was going to get his girl back. A part of you really hoped not. You got another text back from Ronnie "Well I just walked in on some really weird shit. LOL." Of course she didn't give you any information, leave it to a Kiszka to remain cryptic. You didn't even know how to respond. Josh sat down next to you on the bed, he slowly rubbed his palm over your back "I love you." He whispered. You leaned in and placed your lips on his "I love you too.". You were starting to become more and more concerned with where Jake was. It's not like you could count on him to be honest. Your stomach began to turn at the thought of him with someone else, but you knew that was something you would have to get over if you wanted to be in an open relationship with the boys. You began to realize that maybe you didn't want that at all. "Hey Josh can I ask you something?" You turned to face him. He nodded "of course." You took a deep breath "Do you want to be in a relationship with me?" You blurted out. Josh took a moment before responding, carefully using his index finger and thumb to play with his lips. "Yes." Was all he said. Your stomach flipped in the best way possible. "Do you think Jake wants to be in a relationship with me?" You asked, again being very blunt. Josh looked away and twiddled his thumbs. You just sat in silence waiting for his response. "I can't speak for my brother, but in my heart of hearts I think he does." You smiled at Josh and climbed up onto his lap. As you straddled him you twirled his hair in your fingers. "Can't you guys just share me then?" The door unlocked and in walked Jake with two fifths of tequila. "I come bearing refreshments! Whoa whoa, what did I walk in on?" Jake teased at the sight of you on Josh. You climbed off of him and instead sat at his side. "You don't have to stop, besides it's nothing I haven't seen before. Have at it you two, I'm hopping in the shower." Jake said as he strolled to the bathroom. Josh giggled "Yeah I think I could get used to sharing you. Is that what you want?" You felt your cheeks get red hot, and for some reason you were suddenly nervous. "I want to be with you guys... like exclusively." You said. Josh slowly pushed you on your back and began slowly kissing and nipping at your neck. He whispered into your ear "I will agree to this little arrangement on one condition" he said. You looked into his now almost black eyes "what?" you asked softly. "If Jake can't remain faithful to you, he's out. I get you to myself." He said. You'd never seen Josh so territorial or protective but you really liked it. "Deal" you agreed.